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1. A touch screen, comprising: a substrate; a conductive pattern formed on at least one side of the substrate; and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern, wherein the touch screen is manufactured by the method comprising the steps of: a) forming a conductive layer on a substrate; b) forming an etching resist pattern on the conductive layer; and c) forming a first conductive pattern having a line width smaller than the line width of the etching resist pattern by over-etching the conductive layer by using the etching resist pattern, wherein in step c), an etching time of the conductive layer is just-etching time to a time more extended by 2,000% than the lust-etching time, wherein the conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometer or less, wherein the conductive pattern has a pattern shape formed continuously on an area of 7 inch or more, wherein the insulating layer pattern has a line width larger than the line width of the conductive pattern, and wherein in a cross-section of the line width direction of the conductive pattern, a percentage a/b*100 of a distance “a” from one end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern and a distance “b” from the other end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern is in the range of 90 to 110.
A touch screen consists of a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side of the substrate, and an insulating layer covering the conductive pattern. It's manufactured by: a) forming a conductive layer on the substrate; b) forming an etching resist pattern; and c) etching the conductive layer using the resist, creating a conductive pattern with a line width smaller than the resist. The etching process extends from the "just-etching" point up to 2000% beyond that time. The conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometers or less and forms a continuous pattern on an area of 7 inches or more. The insulating layer is wider than the conductive pattern. A cross-section shows the distance from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer being nearly equal (within 90-110% ratio).
2. A touch screen, comprising: a substrate; a conductive pattern formed on at least one side of the substrate; and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern, wherein the insulating layer pattern has a taper angle of more than 0 degree to less than 90 degrees, wherein the conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometer or less, wherein the conductive pattern has a pattern shape formed continuously on an area of 7 inch or more, wherein the insulating layer pattern has a line width larger than the line width of the conductive pattern, and wherein in a cross-section of the line width direction of the conductive pattern, a percentage a/b*100 of a distance “a” from one end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern and a distance “b” from the other end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern is in the range of 90 to 110.
A touch screen with a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern. The insulating layer has a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees. The conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometers or less and forms a continuous pattern over an area of 7 inches or more. The insulating layer pattern is wider than the conductive pattern. In cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer are balanced (90-110% ratio).
3. The touch screen of claim 2 , wherein the insulating layer pattern has insulation with a leakage current of 0.1 ampere or less.
The touch screen as described with a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern with a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees, a conductive pattern of 100 micrometers or less that forms a continuous pattern over an area of 7 inches or more and where the insulating layer pattern is wider than the conductive pattern and in cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer are balanced (90-110% ratio) has an insulating layer that has insulation with a leakage current of 0.1 ampere or less.
4. The touch screen of claim 2 , wherein the insulating layer pattern comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of imide-based polymer, bisphenol-based polymer, epoxy-based polymer, acryl-based polymer, ester-based polymer, novolac-based polymer, and a combination thereof.
The touch screen as described with a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern with a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees, a conductive pattern of 100 micrometers or less that forms a continuous pattern over an area of 7 inches or more and where the insulating layer pattern is wider than the conductive pattern and in cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer are balanced (90-110% ratio) has an insulating layer composed of imide-based polymer, bisphenol-based polymer, epoxy-based polymer, acryl-based polymer, ester-based polymer, novolac-based polymer, or a combination of these.
5. The touch screen of claim 2 , wherein the insulating layer pattern comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of imide-based monomer, bisphenol-based monomer, epoxy-based monomer, acryl-based monomer, ester-based monomer, a combination thereof, and copolymer thereof.
The touch screen as described with a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern with a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees, a conductive pattern of 100 micrometers or less that forms a continuous pattern over an area of 7 inches or more and where the insulating layer pattern is wider than the conductive pattern and in cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer are balanced (90-110% ratio) has an insulating layer comprising imide-based monomer, bisphenol-based monomer, epoxy-based monomer, acryl-based monomer, ester-based monomer, or a combination or copolymer thereof.
6. A touch screen, comprising: a substrate; a conductive pattern formed on at least one side of the substrate; and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern, wherein a taper angle of the insulating layer pattern is larger than the taper angle of the conductive pattern, wherein the conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometer or less, wherein the conductive pattern has a pattern shape formed continuously on an area of 7 inch or more, wherein the insulating layer pattern has a line width larger than the line width of the conductive pattern, and wherein in a cross-section of the line width direction of the conductive pattern, a percentage a/b*100 of a distance “a” from one end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern and a distance “b” from the other end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern is in the range of 90 to 110.
A touch screen comprises a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern. The insulating layer's taper angle is greater than the conductive pattern's. The conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width and continuous over a 7-inch or larger area. The insulating layer pattern is wider than the conductive pattern. In cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern are relatively balanced (90-110% ratio).
7. A touch screen, comprising: a substrate; a conductive pattern formed on at least one side of the substrate; and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern, wherein a void is comprised between the conductive pattern and the insulating layer pattern, wherein the conductive pattern has a line width of 100 micrometer or less, wherein the conductive pattern has a pattern shape formed continuously on an area of 7 inch or more, wherein the insulating layer pattern has a line width larger than the line width of the conductive pattern, and wherein in a cross-section of the line width direction of the conductive pattern, a percentage a/b*100 of a distance “a” from one end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern and a distance “b” from the other end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern is in the range of 90 to 110.
A touch screen with a substrate, a conductive pattern on at least one side, and an insulating layer pattern covering the conductive pattern. A void exists between the conductive pattern and the insulating layer pattern. The conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, continuous over a 7-inch or larger area, and the insulating layer is wider. In cross-section, distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer are balanced (90-110% ratio).
8. A touch screen, comprising: a substrate; and a conductive pattern formed on at least one side of the substrate and having a line width of 100 micrometer or less, wherein the touch screen further comprises an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern, and the insulating layer pattern covers the conductive pattern or has a line width larger than the line width of the conductive pattern, wherein the conductive pattern has a pattern shape formed continuously on an area of 7 inch or more, and wherein in a cross-section of the line width direction of the conductive pattern, a percentage a/b*100 of a distance “a” from one end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern and a distance “b” from the other end of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern is in the range of 90 to 110.
A touch screen consisting of a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width. It also has an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it. The conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more. In cross-section, the distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern are roughly equal (90-110% ratio).
9. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the conductive pattern has a taper angle of more than 0 degree to less than 90 degrees.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a conductive pattern that has a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees.
10. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the insulating layer pattern has a taper angle of more than 0 degree to less than 90 degrees.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has an insulating layer pattern with a taper angle between 0 and 90 degrees.
11. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein a taper angle of the insulating layer pattern is larger than the taper angle of the conductive pattern.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has an insulating layer pattern taper angle that is larger than the taper angle of the conductive pattern.
12. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein a void is comprised between the conductive pattern and the insulating layer pattern.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a void between the conductive pattern and the insulating layer pattern.
13. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the conductive pattern has a sheet resistance of 100 ohm/square to 0.001 ohm/square.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a conductive pattern with a sheet resistance ranging from 0.001 to 100 ohm/square.
14. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the conductive pattern has a thickness of 300 nm or less.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a conductive pattern with a thickness of 300 nm or less.
17. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the conductive pattern has a deviation of a thickness within 3% for each position.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a conductive pattern with a thickness deviation of within 3% at all locations.
18. The touch screen of claim 8 , wherein the conductive pattern has a deviation of a line width within 30% for each position.
The touch screen as described with a substrate and a conductive pattern on at least one side, where the conductive pattern is 100 micrometers or less in width, with an insulating layer pattern formed on the conductive pattern that covers the conductive pattern or is wider than it, where the conductive pattern is continuous over an area of 7 inches or more, and with roughly equal distances from each edge of the conductive pattern to the insulating layer pattern (90-110% ratio) has a conductive pattern with a line width deviation within 30% at all locations.
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December 30, 2014
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